The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Aviation Safety Organization (AVS) owns and operates the Web-based Operations Safety System (WebOPSS) which operates under Title 49 U.S.C. 332 and 5 U.S...

Funding will enhance safety and efficiency at airports of all sizes as part of President’s Investing in America agenda

Recording

Morning Session 

The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to protect airline passengers from surprise fees when purchasing a ticket. The rule requires airlines and ticket agents to tell...

The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final rule to ensure that consumers are treated fairly when they do not receive service that they paid for or are unable or advised not to travel...

Rule makes it easy to get money back for cancelled or significantly changed flights, significantly delayed checked bags, and additional services not provided

Rule will save consumers over half a billion dollars each year in expensive, unexpected baggage, change, and cancellation fees by requiring airlines to make these costs clear upfront

Newly finalized rules will mandate automatic, cash refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed flights and save consumers over half a billion dollars every year in airline fees

Washington, DC – Building on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic record of expanding consumer protections and standing up for airline passengers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg...